Media Releases September 2018

Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals' Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said Round 3, applications for which open today, continue the Liberal and Nationals' Government's commitment to unlocking economic potential in the regions.

Examining how procurement policy and practices can deliver better value for taxpayers and foster the development of expertise and experience in the construction sector will be the focus of a report commissioned by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack today.

Australia's peak air safety agencies have been further strengthened with key appointments to the Boards of Airservices Australia (Airservices) and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) announced today.

Construction of Rookwood Weir has taken another positive step forward with the Australian and Queensland governments moving closer towards finalising arrangements for the project's development and operations.

A safer drive for motorists travelling through Innisfail along Queensland's Bruce Highway will soon be a reality, with works beginning on the upgrades of several key intersections at Ash and Pine streets.

Works are underway to increase safety at the Calder Highway and Patchewollock−Sea Lake Road intersection as part of the $20 million Australian and Victorian Government investment in the Calder Highway-Bendigo to Mildura Upgrade.

Western Australia's Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions have major new tourist attractions, after the transformation of three huge grain silos into major works of public art, forming part of the FORM Public SiloTrail.

A new base and headquarters for LifeFlight Toowoomba that officially opened over the weekend will equip the life-saving charity with quality facilities to continue providing urgent medical assistance across regional Queensland.